Gene transfer to the ocular surface epithelium is of potential therapeutic value. It was determined whether a reporter gene can be introduced into the ocular surface epithelium in vitro (human cell… (More)

BACKGROUND
Several studies in the past have attempted to demonstrate the efficacy of sodium hyaluronate in the treatment of dry eyes. However, results have been conflicting and a definite conclusion… (More)

Recent reports have shown that dry eye in Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is associated with reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in lacrimal glands. However, the number of patients examined were few and… (More)

PURPOSE
Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by salivary and lacrimal glandular destruction leading to symptoms of dry mouth and dry eye. Dryness can also occur in… (More)